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  • Trauma Surgery
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  • Thoracic Surgery

Background:

  • Surgical stabilization of rib fractures (SSRF) is established for reducing morbidity and mortality.
  • The efficacy of SSRF in patients with concurrent thoracic pathologies remains an area of interest.

Observation:

  • A case report details a patient with chronic Stanford Type A aortic dissection (AD) experiencing multiple left-sided rib fractures and a flail segment after trauma.
  • Preoperative CT revealed a posterior sixth rib fracture approximately 13 mm from the aorta's false lumen.

Findings:

  • SSRF was performed on anterior rib fractures (third to seventh), excluding posterior sections due to proximity to the aorta.
  • The patient demonstrated full recovery, with significant pain reduction and improved respiratory function post-procedure.

Implications:

  • This case is the first to describe the benefits of SSRF in a patient with aortic dissection and major thoracic trauma.
  • Further research into SSRF for specific thoracic pathologies, potentially through cohort studies, could optimize patient outcomes.